September 10, 2024

News to Know

How AI and Emerging Technologies Are Transforming Your Experience With Airlines
(SOURCE: CITIES TODAY)

The aviation industry is undergoing a transformation.

Airlines are pouring money into technological advancements and IT infrastructure, spending an estimated US$34.5 billion on IT last year. Simultaneously, passenger expectations are evolving, catalysed in part by the pandemic and the digitally focused experience offered by other sectors.

As expectations change, airlines must proactively respond to the demands of their passengers or risk getting left behind.

AVIATION

PLAY Airlines Sets Record Load Factor and Expands Destinations in August 2024 (AVIATION24)

Malaysia Airlines to Say Bonjour Again in 2025 (TTG ASIA)

Air Canada Could Begin Suspending Flights Next Weekend as Strike Deadline Nears (CBC)

Brussels Airlines Ranked Amongst the Most Reliable Major European Airlines (AERO NEWS GLOBAL)

SUSTAINABILITY

European Airlines Outpacing US Carriers on SAF Usage (OFI MAGAZINE)

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Avis Discloses Massive Customer Data Breach (AUTO RENTAL NEWS)

Is It Full Steam Ahead for China’s High-Speed Rail Network After Summer Travel Surge?
(SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST)

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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Unionized government workers to stage 24-hour nationwide strike in Argentina Sept. 11; rally planned in Buenos Aires.

Asia - TD 14 tracking westward off Chiba Prefecture, Japan, as of afternoon Sept. 10. Landfall over Guam likely early Sept. 11.

Canada - Flight disruptions possible at Air Canada starting as early as Sept. 15 amid ongoing labor dispute with airline pilots.

Mexico and United States - TS Francine tracks north-northwestward over Gulf of Mexico late Sept. 9. Landfall over southwestern Louisiana, US, the evening of Sept. 11.

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